Richard Thurston Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on February 21, 2026, at the age of 83, Richard Thurston of Shelbyville, Indiana passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Thurston to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emery Thurston and Alice M. Thurston (Walton); his wife June Thurston (Perry); his stepfather Curtis Drake; his great grandchild Jazzilyn; and his half-brother Ricky Drake.
He is survived by: his daughter Michelle Klepper (Michael) of Morristown; his half-brothers, Stephen Drake of Indianapolis and Phil Drake of Milroy; his granddaughters, Kirsten Klepper-Byrnes (Brice) of Morristown and Erica Klepper of Columbus; and his great grandchildren, Brisen, Casen, Graysen and Masen Byrnes.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, in care of the funeral home.
